Ponte Buarque de Macedo

Ponte Buarque de Macedo is a road bridge spanning roughly 288 meters across the Capibaribe River, connecting the Recife and Santo Antonio neighborhoods. The structure carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic and forms a major north-south axis through the city center.

An original wooden bridge was built in 1845, but was later replaced by a steel structure whose construction began in 1882 and was completed in 1890. Extensive reconstruction work in the 1920s gave the bridge its current form.

The bridge serves as a daily crossing point between two key city neighborhoods and has shaped the riverfront landscape for generations. It functions as a natural gathering point and landmark where thousands of people and vehicles pass through each day.

The bridge is easy to reach on foot and is well accessible from both sides, with wide pedestrian paths alongside the vehicle lanes. The river below offers viewing points from the waterfront if you have time to spare.

The bridge sits at the confluence of two rivers where the Capibaribe and Beberibe meet, giving it a special geographic significance. This strategic location has determined its importance for city development across the centuries.

Location: Pernambuco

Location: Recife

GPS coordinates: -8.06203,-34.87523

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07